Radial X-AMP 500

• Output 1 level control for adjusting the volume of amp 1 directly from the control room
• On/Off switch for Output 1 to mute the signal
• Ground lift switch for Output 1 to avoid ground loops
• Output 2 level control for volume adjustment for amp 2
• On/Off switch for Output 2 to mute the signal
• 180° phase switch for Output 2 for phase rotation or creative use of effects
• Ground lift switch for Output 2 also for hum suppression
• Two 6.35 mm jack outputs (OUT-1 and OUT-2) for simultaneous control of two amplifiers
• both outputs are transformer-isolated and Class-A buffered for long cable runs
• Omniport input (only with Workhorse) can be used as a Hi-Z guitar input
• Omniport can also be used as an ABY circuit for simultaneous playing via two amps
• Power supply via 500-series rack, current consumption: 40 mA at ±16 VDC

The Radial X-Amp 500 is a high-quality reamping module in 500 format. Reamping allows a performance to be recorded neutrally and the sound to be shaped in the mixing process. The X-Amp 500 offers two separately controllable outputs that can be used to control two amps simultaneously. Thanks to its transformer-isolated, Class-A buffered outputs, hum loops and signal loss are reliably prevented, even with long cable runs. Ground lift switches make it easy to eliminate potential ground problems.

The output levels for both amps can be set independently of each other and muted if required - ideal for sound comparisons or the targeted use of individual amplifiers in the mix. The second output also has a 180° phase switch to correct any phase cancellations between two amps or to generate creative sound variations.

With a linear frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (adapted for guitar signals) and low overall distortion (THD+N ' 0.002 %), the X-Amp 500 meets even the highest sonic demands. It fits into any standard 500 enclosure and draws its power directly from the rack - without the need for additional space or external power supplies.

In combination with the or the , the X-Amp 500 becomes even more versatile: the module can also be used as a direct guitar input via the Omniport at the rear - ideal for recording and simultaneously distributing the signal to two amps. In this way, the X-Amp functions like a compact ABY box with professional signal processing.

Audio characteristics

• Circuit type: Class A, discrete design, transformer-coupled
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (adapted for guitar signals, -5 dB at 20 kHz with 100 kΩ load)
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): ' 0.002 % @ 0 dBu (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
• Intermodulation distortion: ' 0.04 % @ 0 dBu input
• Signal-to-noise ratio: -114 dB below 0 dBu
• Maximum input level: +26 dBu
• Voltage gain:
• XLR to XLR: 0 dB ± 0.5 dB
• Omniport to XLR: -3 dB ± 0.5 dB
• XLR to 6.35 mm jack: -0.6 dB ± 0.5 dB

Impedances

• Input impedance (XLR): 1.2 kΩ
• Output impedance (XLR): 600 Ω

Connections

• Inputs: XLR
• Outputs: XLR, 6.35 mm jack (unbalanced, instrument level)
• OmniPort: 6.35 mm jack, Hi-Z guitar input (can only be used with Workhorse)
  

Power consumption

• Power consumption: 40 mA @ ±16 VDC

General information

• Format: Standard 500 rack size
• Shipping weight: approx. 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
• Environment: For dry rooms only, temperature range 5 °C to 40 °C
• Warranty: 3 years, transferable (Radial standard warranty)